Cottage Cheese Pizza Pasta Bake: A Healthy Indulgence for All
Cottage Cheese Pizza Pasta Bake combines the comforts of pizza with the nutrition of high-protein cottage cheese and pasta for a delicious family meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- In a large bowl, mix cottage cheese, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add pasta to the mixture and stir until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with additional mozzarella cheese if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
- Feel free to add vegetables or protein like pepperoni for more flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Pizza Pasta Bake